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F58 NMX

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,864 mi
Last recorded181,864 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF58 NMX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 181,864 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 181,851 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater missing Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 181,130 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 180,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 180,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 180,125 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 179,676 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 179,242 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 179,242 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 178,411 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 177,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 177,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 176,489 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 175,519 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 174,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 170,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2009 169,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 168,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 19 May 2006 168,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs slight corrosion

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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F58 NMX is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1989 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 136,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F58 NMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 37 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F58 NMX registered?

F58 NMX is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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